Ana Mandara Luxury Retreat

If you are looking for somewhere that gives customer service that is personalised and offers a memorable experience you won't get at your usual 5 star resort then this is the place for you. Leo is an amazing host, fantastic chef and really knows how to look after his guests from the minute you arrive. There's no menu at this resort because Leo customises his offerings to your taste. Looking for a seafood selection, steak, chicken, duck or maybe something vegetarian, he will prepare exactly what you like, whatever cuisine that might be. Dietary requirements are not a problem. The rooms are large, modern, very clean and well maintained. All rooms have a lovely view. The beds are as you would expect in a luxury resort giving you a cloud nine experience. The rooms have additional items you don't automatically get in most 5 star resorts which was a wow factor for me. Shaving kit and toothbrush, make-up remover are all there ready, just incase you forget. The highlight for me was the 3 course breakfast sat on the deck with the wonderful view. Leo is also a wonderful conversationalist and we enjoyed chatting to him during our stay. With only 4 rooms and adults only this really is the perfect escape to wind down. It's also nice to support a small business. Highly recommended and no surprise Leo receives great reviews.

We have stayed here twice in November 23, first time on the way to Byron Bay (1 night) then on the way back (2 nights)to Sydney. Very relaxing place, it’s a very short drive from town which makes everything at hand. Comfortable room, with noisy but fun birds all around the grounds. Parking is easy. We would definitely stay here next time we are in the area.

My daughter and I had an amazing overnight stay here. Leo (the owner and the chef) cooked us an amazing seafood dinner of seafood chowder, crispy skin salmon and the most delicious apple strudel for dessert, the three course gourmet breakfast the next morning was also amazing. It was such a nice relaxing experience we will definitely come back in the warmer months and stay there again. I thoroughly recommend it.

We will definitely be visiting again on our trips up and down the coast, it really breaks the long drives up and is the most restful rooms. Imaculate and comfortable rooms and the addition of a spa bath, was just so lovely. Leo and Janelle went above and beyond to make sure they could accomodate us at late notice, this was such a very last minute decision. Leo was a very generous and friendly host, even posting us our charger we left behind, before we even noticed it was missing. We will be back.

What a pleasure it is to stay at Ana Mandara. The rooms are beautifully prepared and the surroundings are picturesque. Sitting on the deck overlooking the river with a cold drink watching dolphins swim past, so relaxing. Leo is a friendly attentive host and a great chef. The evening meal (if required) was perfectly cooked.

We loved staying at Ana Mandara, great spot on the river to watch dolphins swim by as sun sets. Leo was a superb host, there if we needed anything. We had dinner first night and was restaurant quality. Breakfast each morning, a different delicious selection. Convenient location, super comfortable bed this was one of our favourite places we’ve ever stayed in.